The Great Divide
Kingston Falls Lyrics


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I've crossed the divide, stepped out of safety.
The world spins faster now.
I time my every word.
Loathing finally takes it's toll.
What if all the things you loved died before the rising sun?
Would you really let them disappear?
True romances come and leave.
Oh, so the story reads.
This is loss. I was a drizzle.
She was a tempest, a hurricane.
I'm overwhelmed, exhausted, but oh... so content!
This place was beautiful.
My world derailed, flames broke the twilight.
This place was beautiful.
Luck is for suckers, so she said.
She knew it all along.
My world spins slower now.
Time is nothing.
I brought out the worst in her, she brought out the best in me.
What if all the things you loved died before the rising sun?
Would you really let them disappear?
True romances come and leave.
Oh, so the story reads. This is loss. I was a drizzle.
She was a tempest, a hurricane.




I'm overwhelmed, exhausted, but oh... so content!
Goodbye, Alaska

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kingston Falls's song, "The Great Divide," are about a person who has taken a risk and stepped outside of their comfort zone. They have "crossed the divide" and left safety behind. The song talks about how the world seems to be spinning faster now and how the person is carefully measuring every word they speak. The singer is coming to terms with the idea that everything they love may one day disappear. The song hints at a failed romance that was intense and stormy. The singer talks about feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, but ultimately content. The song ends with a reference to Alaska, which could be interpreted as either a literal or metaphorical farewell.


The lyrics of "The Great Divide" are open to interpretation, but they could be viewed as a commentary on the risks and rewards of taking chances. The singer is clearly struggling with the idea of loss and the impermanence of all things, including love. At the same time, the singer seems to find comfort in the intensity of their experiences, and in the knowledge that they have dared to step outside of their comfort zone. The song's final reference to Alaska suggests that the singer is moving on, but it is unclear whether this means they are literally leaving or simply moving on from a particular situation or phase of their life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've crossed the divide, stepped out of safety.
I took a leap of faith and left my comfort zone.


The world spins faster now.
Time seems to move quicker.


I time my every word.
I am very cautious with what I say.


Loathing finally takes it's toll.
Hate has taken over.


What if all the things you loved died before the rising sun?
What if everything you cherished was destroyed?


Would you really let them disappear?
Would you just let them fade away?


True romances come and leave.
Relationships are fleeting.


Oh, so the story reads.
That's just how life is.


This is loss. I was a drizzle.
I represent a small loss.


She was a tempest, a hurricane.
She was a huge loss.


I'm overwhelmed, exhausted, but oh... so content!
I'm mixed with emotions, but happy overall.


This place was beautiful.
I enjoyed being here.


My world derailed, flames broke the twilight.
My life fell apart.


Luck is for suckers, so she said.
My partner didn't believe in luck.


She knew it all along.
My partner was always right.


My world spins slower now.
Time seems to move slower.


Time is nothing.
It doesn't matter how much time has passed.


I brought out the worst in her, she brought out the best in me.
We had a toxic relationship, but I learned from it.


Goodbye, Alaska
This is a farewell to a place of significance, possibly where the relationship took place.




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Comments from YouTube:

DeathAndDestruction7

cant really understand it but it sounds quite nice, especially the chorus line, i wish he'd put the lyrics in this vid.

DeathAndDestruction7

sweet! thanks man :), now if only all ur other vids had the lyrics too? :o lol

Wilco

They're in the description now

Wilco

oh ye, i added lyrics to most of them tho...I was too lazy to add them to all of 'm...I'll finish it lol

DeathAndDestruction7

sweetness, thanks brah. :D

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